The Face Reader
The Face Reader
A historical drama set around the 1453 coup. It places the Gyeyujeongnan and historical figures such as Prince Suyang and Kim Jong-seo in the background.
OVERALL TRUTH BASIS · Fact-based dramatization
A historical drama that places the Gyeyujeongnan and actual historical figures such as Prince Suyang and Kim Jong-seo in the background, but invents the physiognomist Nae-gyeong and the central plot.
Gyeyujeongnan
A political event in 1453 in which Prince Suyang eliminated Kim Jong-seo and others and seized power.
FACT / FICTION
Verification 4
Fact / Fiction verification
4 recordsThe official English title of <The Face Reader> is The Face Reader, and it is a 2013 film directed by Han Jae-rim.
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- This is confirmed by KOFIC materials.
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- The Face Reader (2013)KOFIC KoBiz · Specialist database · Grade BOpen source →
- THE FACE READERKOFIC KoBiz · Major news · Grade BOpen source →
The power struggle in the latter part of the film is set against the real historical event of the Gyeyujeongnan.
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- On screen
- The political confrontation between Prince Suyang and Kim Jong-seo is connected to the central events.
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- The work is a period drama that uses actual historical figures and political events.
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- The Face Reader (2013)KOFIC KoBiz · Specialist database · Grade BOpen source →
- THE FACE READERKOFIC KoBiz · Major news · Grade BOpen source →
Prince Suyang and Kim Jong-seo were real people.
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- The two were actual politicians in early Joseon and form the axis of the power struggle in the film.
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- THE FACE READERKOFIC KoBiz · Major news · Grade BOpen source →
The physiognomist Nae-gyeong and the central plot in which he influences historical events are an invented narrative.
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- KOFIC explains that the work originated as an original screenplay that won a competition.
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- KOFIC Held 2022 Screenplay Contest Award CeremonyKOFIC KoBiz · Major news · Grade BOpen source →
CHARACTER ↔ PERSON
Characters and real people
김종서
Fictionalized real personBased on a real personKim Jong-seo →
내경
Fictional character수양대군
Fictionalized real personBased on a real personPrince Suyang →
Sources used
- The Face Reader (2013)KOFIC KoBiz · Specialist database · Grade BOpen source →
- THE FACE READERKOFIC KoBiz · Major news · Grade BOpen source →
- KOFIC Held 2022 Screenplay Contest Award CeremonyKOFIC KoBiz · Major news · Grade BOpen source →